Apartment Ratings | Harbor Steps Ratings and Reviews

Harbor Steps: Don't live here unless you enjoy your apartment flooding (Not Recommending)

2008-11-06T18:55:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This is by far the worst apartment complex I have lived in. My story starts with the washing machine not draining. Simple enough of a problem, I submitted a maintenance request and assumed it would be taken care of within the guaranteed 2 days. Instead of actually taking care of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: The windows do open... (Recommending!)

2008-08-26T11:53:31-06:00

From aszeto: There's no A/C which was not fun when it hit 90 degrees outside. However, contrary to what the other reviewer said, the windows do open all the way, you just have to turn the handle. It's a nice feature for pet owners like me who don't want their pets to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Nice But Pricey (Recommending!)

2008-08-24T20:17:30-06:00

From daumier: As everyone notes Harbor Steps is expensive. But its not really more than you would expect given its features (Multiple Gyms and Pools, Basketball Court) and location. You can easily spend the same for any equal place in Belltown. One further downside on price is that the rent increase after ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great place, but safety is a serious concern. (Not Recommending)

2008-07-27T08:41:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in the Se tower in a two bedroom with my family for nine months. The staff is great, very courteous and friendly. On the negative side in the Se tower at least the security is lacking to put it lightly. Any stranger can roam in off the street ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: No A/C, windows open 2 inches or less (Not Recommending)

2008-06-30T18:41:57-06:00

From rentingsweaty: If you feel cold a lot, have bad blood circulation, you may love it. Assuming you like to have an apartment that can fall below 90 degrees in your bedroom even with all the windos open, look elsewhere.Constantly "cleaning" the garage, taking up valuable space. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Nice for Corporate Housing... not sure about perm housing though (Recommending!)

2008-05-27T20:33:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Harbor Steps for about 3 months in 2007. At first, I was very impressed by:1. The wonderful views (I was on the 16th floor in the Southeast building)2. The friendly concierge3. The great locationHowever, after about 3 weeks a few things started to bother me:1. The carpet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: They write bad contracts!! Avoid!! (Not Recommending)

2008-03-22T19:10:27-06:00

From KnowsTheLaw: Harbor Steps Apartments in Seattle may be a great location, but managemet is poor and they lie to their tennants. They told me I was late with my rent 7 times, but only paid 2 late fees. This is what goes on to your next referrel to your next place ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Not so good (Not Recommending)

2008-02-13T13:53:46-06:00

From gueswat: Its located at perfect location downtown waterfront.From outside buildings are nice but the good things end there! maintenance and management are haughty and never heed to complains.I rent a 2 bedroom apt and I have to go in 4 times to complain about heater not working in first 7 days ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: NOT GOOD (Not Recommending)

2007-12-19T18:03:09-06:00

From Linda.Shropshire@kingcounty.gov: I have had prescription drugs stolen from my apartment on two separate occasions since August (my move in date) and management has virtually ignored me about this. I did file a police report, but while the complex has the ability to trace down individuals based on their thumbprint system, they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great out of unit features, ok in unit, but a bit expensive (Recommending!)

2007-11-19T23:59:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My stay at Harbor Steps was really a mixed bag. Lots of great things and plenty of bad things. Price is high, but I wouldn't call it a high-end apartment -- unless location and exterior amenities do it for you. Interiors put it at a good and strong mid-level. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: This Place Seriously Sucks (Not Recommending)

2007-10-30T20:47:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Jesus Christ, Harbor Steps blows. I've never had so many problems with a freaking apartment in my entire life and I've lived in four cities on two coasts. It's as if all of the inept in Seattle have banded together and agreed to work at Harbor Steps. The maintenance staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: AVOID!! (Not Recommending)

2007-07-24T19:08:06-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this place managed to go form the best building i have ever seen to one of the worst when it was bought out by equity.the office staff are rude, and when a resident complains to the management, the staff are defended, and the resident is put down. They are way ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: 4 years and counting (Recommending!)

2007-06-11T21:46:27-06:00

From dianaheitz@hotmail.com: During the 4 years I have lived in the NE tower of Harbor Steps, I have heard about some of these negative things but I haven't personally experienced many.Parking: It was great when I first moved in, then became a royal pain in the ass when Republic took over. Now ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Poor Maintence (Not Recommending)

2007-04-12T13:14:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently left Harbor Steps. The facilities are poorly maintained for an apartment of this class. Entries and common areas are in need of repair and upgrade. Management is unresponsive and does not seem to value their tenant relationships. The recent flood and fire could have been avoided had preventative ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: gossip people (Not Recommending)

2007-04-02T16:24:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Their consierges are Gossip people.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: I just want to say "NO" (Not Recommending)

2007-02-22T00:40:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Somebody already wrote about power outage.
I don't like how management company treated residents when it happened.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: 11 days without power and still counting... (Not Recommending)

2007-02-06T15:20:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: AVOID!

Due to an unfortunately accident with a sprinkler on the 21st floor that caused a fire in the electrical room on the 6th floor, there has been no power to any apartments for 11 days! They have offered to put people in hotels but keep on changing hotels to cut ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Highly Overrated (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T15:20:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff is rude, unprepared and unwilling to go even just a tad beyond the basic services. The premises are often dirty, the parking is way too expensive, the overall construction is cheap. Things got even worse after the change of ownership last year.

The already mentioned recent electrical failures were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Stay Away (Not Recommending)

2007-02-02T19:17:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am a current resident. I agree about the power outages..dec 2006 due to electrical issue...no power for 3 days and no compensation to the inconvenience. And now Jan 2007 more than a week of no power again due to a fire accident...the compensation is only 5 days off the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Incredibly Bad (Not Recommending)

2007-01-16T01:05:31-06:00

From thestranger73@gmail.com: The electricity goes out for several days at a time with no recompense. The parking rate is variable, but only goes up. The apartment is freezing with both heaters on. The walls are thin and the windows are crap. The garage was ostensibly designed by a monkey, and not a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: I Must Have Been Lucky! (Recommending!)

2006-10-03T02:03:47-06:00

From tyro224@yahoo.com: One year ago as I left Chicago for Seattle, I used this very site to research the options for renting an apartment in downtown Seattle. I am a single, white man in my mid-30's who works as a professional. Seattle actually has only a few apartment complexes that offer walking-distance ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: ne tower was very comfortable (Recommending!)

2006-08-28T15:48:46-06:00

From schattenjagersherwani: no apartment complex is perfect but we had a wonderful 4 years at Harbor Steps - it took a cross-coast move to get us out of there! The staff and people at the concierge desk were always extremely helpful and welcoming, and we have only the fondest memories of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Stay away from Harbor Steps (Not Recommending)

2006-08-02T16:33:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been a resident at Harbor Steps for over a year now. During that time I have become steadily more disgruntled with their service and what I am getting in relation to what I am paying.

The apartments are contsructed as cheaply as possible. From the carpets, interior fitout, toilets ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: stop whining you guys (Recommending!)

2006-07-14T20:38:19-06:00

From tmowad: I stayed here in January for a month as a corporate stay guest.

I liked it, and decided that after living on the 18th floor, I could afford a 1 bedroom on the 6th floor.

There are a lot of complaints from other users about heat being a problem. Well, I lived ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: DON'T DO IT (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T14:05:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: this was the worst apartment living experience i've ever had. i experienced hostility from actual residents and complete incompetence from the staff. there was a crazy street person who was loitering around the building and tried to get on the elevator with me. i called the front desk and they ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: NO NO NO NO NO (Not Recommending)

2006-05-08T16:01:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here temporarily for 2 months and would not even consider paying rent at this place. We didn't have heat in January! The porch didn't drain properly and often flooded when it rained. Even though it was quiet, it was still very much like living in a dorm enviorment. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Harbor Steps is Overpriced, Unsafe & Unsophisticated (Not Recommending)

2006-03-17T08:44:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Harbor Steps brands itself as sophisticated apartment community. It's everything but. Here're a few examples:

1. I had the same experience of receiving cleaning bill after moving out. Luckily, mine is only $100. Best of luck to the former resident who was charged $700.

2. Don't be fooled by the pretty color ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: (Not Recommending)

2005-11-06T14:30:38-06:00

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Harbor Steps: Expensive and noisy (Recommending!)

2005-11-05T19:19:10-06:00

From badbarn: I knew this would be expensive and I knew that there would be some street noise. But the noise is louder than I expected. I'm on the 5th floor on 1st avenue, so I should have been aware. But I used to live on 2nd avenue on the 7th floor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: "What a Shame" Should Be Ashamed (Recommending!)

2005-10-11T18:24:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Dear "What a Shame,"

You're comments are pretty lame. In fact, remaining anonymous was a good decision. This way we can label you accordingly; I'm thinking "complete idiot."

I'm sorry: I just can't let your comments "slip by" without addressing a few of the incongruent issues mentioned that have NOTHING ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Not even a smoker... (Not Recommending)

2005-09-29T20:45:17-06:00

From -Anonymous-: What a stupid review! If you are anti-smoking there are a ton of apartment buildings that are NO SMOKING all over Seattle! What a pathetic excuse to write such a pathetic review. I don't live in Harbor Steps but I wouldn't want some arrogant pathetic neighbors like you. Gosh. Before ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: What a shame (Not Recommending)

2005-09-26T23:26:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is a familiar theme here. It WAS a great place, but no more. The real downturn was when Harbor Properties sold it to Equity Residential - I dreaded this happening and my worst fears have come to bare. Their standards have gone down greatly. I have been here for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Never consider Harbor steps (Not Recommending)

2005-09-23T12:23:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved out of Harbor steps on June 2005 after living there for more than two years. We were happy that we needn't have any relation with this service deteriorating apartment. But two months later, We were shocked to receive their bill of extra cleaning fee of nearly 700 dollors. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Horrible service makes amenities & views much less valuable (Not Recommending)

2005-08-11T00:56:24-06:00

From upsetwithharborsteps: Many problems for a supposed luxury, upscale property. Cleanliness and upkeep leave a lot to be desired, maintenance is a joke, management is inattentive and disappointing.
We moved from Manhattan and found very limited supply of downtown high-rises. This monopoly position has resulted in staff arrogance and a decline in service.
Noises ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Would not recommend (Not Recommending)

2005-07-26T18:33:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at Harborsteps for several years and recently moved. When I first moved in, the place was great. Friendly people, a nice clean and professional atmosphere. Recently this place has really gone down hill. There have been issues with huge aggressive mastiffs that corner you in the elevator and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Okay... but overpriced (Recommending!)

2005-07-20T21:28:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I'm not a resident here but I checked it around for a few. Their website looked great so I went ahead and took a tour of the place. The place is kind of confusing and the hallways are really narrow and kind of dark. Also when I went, the "sports ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: maintenance man found sleeping in my apt??? (Not Recommending)

2005-07-13T22:01:07-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In May I put in an work order for a kitchen fan not working, it also had an electrical smell and came home June 11th around 1:00 PM to find a maintenance man sleeping in my apt. The lights were out and his tool bag was closed in the hallway. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Poor customer service from office staff (Not Recommending)

2005-07-11T19:48:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Harbor Steps has a great location and overall good facilities. And the concierge staff is extremely helpful and cordial. Hats off to them.

The rental office and back office staff, however, deliver consistently poor customer service. I decided to continue renting here because my corporate housing was already set ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: For most, it's great (Recommending!)

2005-06-21T14:01:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for 2 1/2 years, and really enjoyed it. Management can be great, but that fluctuates as staff changes. The amenities are the best I've found for the $$$'s. Problems: The Alaska viaduct is a constant ROAR, making balconies on the west side far less pleasant. Parking for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great location but factors to consider (Recommending!)

2005-03-27T00:18:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love the Harbor Steps location. I have lived in the southeast tower for three years. There is so much closeby. Being close to the waterfront is fantastic. If noise is a factor to you, consider your apt. location carefully (not above the restaurant or facing 1st Ave.) If you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Watch your cars (Not Recommending)

2005-03-07T16:13:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Cars have been broken into with regularity in the CPS garage on the grounds of Harbor Steps. The security guards are aware of this yet Harbor Steps management has failed to inform any of the residents that this is the case. It's stupid that we pay both CPS and Harbor ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great location, amenities, terrible management. (Recommending!)

2005-02-26T13:22:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You should see my apt! 23 windows, 12-foot ceilings, huge, beautiful. Gorgeous place, amazing location, tons of nice amenities, pools, gyms, helpful concierge service.

It would be worth every penny if not for terrible management, which is bad enough to make me want to move. I've lived in six different apt ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great -- would recommend highly (Recommending!)

2005-02-21T12:02:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for a month in corporate housing suite in the North East tower. The unit is very well constructed. Noise does not travel btwn floors or apartments. I don't even know if I have neighbours. The neighbourhood is kind of cool, but at times kind of touristy... also ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Bad management (very rude) but still a great complex (Recommending!)

2004-09-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Harbor Steps is by far the most desireable address in downtown Seattle. People say, "wow, lucky you," when you tell them you live there, and for good reason. There are great gyms, saunas, hot tubs, beautiful public areas, full time concierge, theater room, and just really nice architecture.

However, the management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Unsafe and Unsecure (Not Recommending)

2004-09-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Harbor Steps and moved out recently.
I was amazed at the lack of service. The front door was left open nightly and the garage gate was left open for a week. (it remained broken)
Normally that wouldn't be a problem excpet that the neighborhood is full of homeless and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: great overall! (Recommending!)

2004-07-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved here from the east coast. With the move in specials and seattle's reletively low cost of living, it's a great value. The location is fantastic for transportation and places of interest. we have a high west facing apartment with great views and sea breezes. The apartments are very ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Great building, facilities, location and service (Recommending!)

2004-03-07T00:00:00-06:00

From ricomatti@excite.com: I love living here and love the view. I am unhappy that the rent keeps going up every time the lease comes up by unreasonable amounts. I was told verbally that the increase would only be $50/mo. but they later denied it. Now I dont trust them. I am west ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: parking hard to find. and terrible service of the parking lot (Not Recommending)

2004-03-01T00:00:00-06:00

From minivan: It´s very hard for visitors to find free parking. The area is not safe at night. There´s a parking lot underneath who contract with Harbor steps. But their service are pretty bad.

Second complaint is, the lower level rooms suffers from street noise. Only after I moved out, I realized ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Wish I never moved (Recommending!)

2004-02-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had a huge place - almost 1400 sqft. The amenities rocked. I used the gym(s) quite often, and loved the pools and hot tubs after work or snowboarding. Never had such a noise-proof place. I felt like I had a private recording sutdio. I never heard my neighbors, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Harbor Steps: Hotel like living (Recommending!)

2003-10-21T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We lived here for three years and will miss the hotel quality living. Round the clock service. Amazing location in an amazing city. Caring staff that made us feel like the kings of our castle. Hope our travels will bring us back to Seattle and Harbor Steps soon. ... [click to read full apartment review]